The document summarizes Ayurvedic approaches to respiratory diseases. It discusses the respiratory system according to Ayurveda and lists common respiratory disorders. It then describes etiological factors and provides details on several herbs commonly used in Ayurveda to treat respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. Key herbs discussed include Vasa, Bramhi, Shallaki, Pippali, Kutki, Ashwattha, Haridra, and Shatavari. It outlines the Ayurvedic properties and scientific research on the anti-asthmatic and expectorant effects of these herbs.

1. RESPIRATORY DISEASES DR. Shekhar Annambhotla BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), CMT, RYT

3. Lord Dhanvantari God of Ayurveda

4. “ Namāmi dhanvantari mādi dēvam surā surair vandita pāda padmam loke jara ruk bhaya mrutyu nāsham dātaramēsham vividoushadēnām” I bow and humbly request Lord Dhanvantari, who is the embodiment of perfect health -- respected by great seers and evil people -- to remove old age, disease, fear and death through His divine presence in all natural herbal medicines.

5. Devi Saraswati God of Education

6. “ Saraswati namastubhyam varade kāma roopini vidyārambham karishyāmi siddhirbhatatu mānasa” I offer deepest respect and great reverence to divine mother Saraswati, who fulfills my desires and provides perfection in my education.

7. PRANA VAHA SROTAS

27. VASA (Adhatoda vasica)

32. Bramhi (Bacopa monneri)

36. SHATAVARI (Asparagus racemosus)

39. SHALLAKI (Boswellia serrata)

43. Questions & Answers

44. PIPPALI (Piper longum)

47. KUTKI (Picrorrhiza kurroa)

54. ASHWATHA (Ficus religiosa)

59. HARIDRA (Curcuma longa)

65. TULASI (Ocimum sanctum)

71. KANTAKARI (Solanum xanthocarpum)